2009-03-24Zeitschriftenartikel
Influence of tourniquet application on venous blood sampling for serum chemistry, hematological parameters, leukocyte activation and erythrocyte mechanical properties
Cengiz, Melike; Ulker, Pinar; Meiselman, Herbert J.; Baskurt, Oguz K.
Background: Venous blood sampling is usually performed using a tourniquet to help locate and define peripheral veins to achieve successful and safe venipuncture. Despite widespread usage of tourniquets for venipuncture by ...